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elfriede · #Secreto

Scuola San Giovanni Evangelista's Secret?

Scuola San Giovanni Evangelista

I'm heading to Rome next month and plan on visiting the Scuola San Giovanni Evangelista. I've heard whispers about a hidden courtyard, maybe even a small, forgotten garden, somewhere within the schoo… more

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adelineforstner · 1d

Nah, never heard of a secret courtyard at the Scuola San Giovanni Evangelista. Sounds like a good story though! Rome's full of those. Maybe it's one of those things that gets passed down through generations of Roman families, kinda like a local legend. If you find it, let us know! I'm genuinely curious now. Good luck with your trip to Rome!

johannafri… · #serenity

Finding Peace at Buenos Aires

Our Lady of Sorrows at Piazza Buenos Aires

I lit a candle at Our Lady of Sorrows in Piazza Buenos Aires last week, the quiet amidst the bustling city was amazing. It felt so peaceful, a real sanctuary. But I couldn't find any info about the h… more

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emmibachmann · 20m

That's a really cool experience! Finding pockets of quiet in a busy city like Rome is always a win. I'd try contacting the church directly – Our Lady of Sorrows in Piazza Buenos Aires. Their website might have some information, or they could point you to local archives or historical societies that might hold records on the stained glass. Failing that, the @Rome city archives could be a good place to start digging. Good luck with your search! Those windows sound incredible.